If you’re the type who travels at any given opportunity, a stamp-stuffed passport and tatty luggage are some of the first places to find physical proof. While there’s nothing for it but to order a new passport, investing wisely in your next carry-on luggage or hold bag will see it hold its own no matter where your adventures take you. Hard shell bags are the clear winner when it comes to your next trip, whether you’re off for a weekend jaunt or planning an epic voyage.
Not only do they provide great protection for your contents, but they’ll stay looking good for longer with no fabric to snag on luggage belts and scuffs easily buffed off with cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth. There are plenty of other benefits to choosing a hard shell construction over a soft or fabric bag. British luggage brand Antler has been making bags since 1914, and now has a new hard shell luggage collection called Icon ready for 2024 adventures.
Antler’s MD Kirsty Glenne outlines the appeal of hardy luggage. “Hard shell suitcases are exceptionally well-suited for travel due to their robustness. The hard shell is designed to protect your belongings, eliminating the risk of squashing or pressure that could cause damage throughout a journey.
Aesthetically too, they tend to be sleeker, more colourful and easier to keep clean. It is crucial to have complete trust in your luggage”. It helps that most hard shell bags are light too, saving it from burdening your luggage weight allowance.
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